JENKS, ALFRED & SON

Alfred Jenks & Son manufactured U.S. Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Muskets. Prior to and after the Civil War, Alfred and his son Barton operated the Bridesburg Machine Works making textile machinary, 1840-1869.
Located in Bridesburg, PA, circa 1861-1865.

JENKS, ALFRED & SON Antiques Models

U.S. MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET Image

U.S. MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET

.58 cal., lockplate marked with eagle emblem, and "U.S./BRIDESBURG" underneath nipple bolster or at tail of lock (rare productions), or "U.S./PHILADELPHIA" underneath nipple bolster, with date marked at tail, single shot...